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Unique in the world, the CUPW special
needs project is the only project in a collective agreement that
assists parents of children with special needs.
CUPW is one of a very few unions that has negotiated
a child care fund to assist members in finding and affording quality
child care.
A membership survey told CUPW that child care
for children with
special needs was a major issue for many of their members. The
union then used the fund to study to impact on members' work
and family lives of parenting a young child with special needs.
- 74% reported that their children face limitations
regarding attendance at school or child care;
- 75% of the children are limited in
participation at play or recreational activities; and,
- 43%
have special transportation needs.
Since the summer of
1996, the CUPW Special Needs Project has helped over 400 members
to bring their cost of child care and
child care-related
services closer to the costs faced by other members with typically
developing children.
A partnership with SpeciaLink, the National
Centre for Child Care Inclusion, gives CUPW members access
to staff who are experienced
in special needs.
SpeciaLink: The National Centre for Child Care Inclusion
76 Cottage Road,
Sydney, NS B1P 2C7
Phone (902) 562-1662
FAX (902) 539-9117
Contact us by email
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